British Study Finds Smoking Increases Risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration
Smoking Increases The Risk Of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) in Older Adults. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. Now, a study published in the may issue of the British Journal of Ophthalmology has found clinical evidence that smokers are twice as likely to … [Read more...] about British Study Finds Smoking Increases Risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration
Genentech Issues Warning About Eye Drug Lucentis
Drug Lucentis May Increase The Risk Of Stroke. In a letter sent to 1,500 eye doctors, Genentech is warning that its macular degeneration drug, Lucentis, may increase the risk of stroke if administered in high doses. Approved a mere six months ago by the FDA, Lucentis has already generated nearly $400 million in sales for Genentech, … [Read more...] about Genentech Issues Warning About Eye Drug Lucentis
